Managing Director, SOQM Remediation

Company: RSM US LLP
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.Responsibilities:

• Partner strategically with internal clients which consist of members of the firm's national offices including those specializing in SOQM, professional standards, and risk management. - Effectively collaborate across multiple groups, disciplines, and geographies.
• Review all assurance findings and identify appropriate stakeholders and participants for remediation efforts.
• Actively participate in the evaluation and determination of root cause and other causal factors that gave rise to negative events.
• Creates and maintains a workstream strategy that clearly identifies specific actions and tasks needed to address matters of audit quality.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with those key stakeholders responsible for tasks and remediation efforts. - - -
• Performs monitoring activities of remediation plans.
• Maintains a high level of organization and project management skills.
• Exercises strong written communication skills to report matters of significance to internal and external stakeholders. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary.
• Facilitates and embraces change management identification and execution of new projects and programs.
• Operates in a self-directed manner, identifying and addressing risks and negative themes and supports process improvement as well as the successful delivery of remediation efforts projects.
• Maintains professional knowledge and expertise in emerging topics in Professional Standards, especially SOQM.
• Participate in external task forces and committees representing the firm as needed.Performs other duties as assigned.Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related area or equivalent experience
  • Experience leading teams
  • Experience managing significant or complex projects
  • Understanding of assurance services
  • 12+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting firm
  • Proficient in PCAOB Auditing Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • CPA or CA Certification Preferred Qualifications:
    • BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
    • PCAOB, SEC or other regulatory experience -
    • Experience working on public company or equivalent financial statement audits
    • Experience designing and implementing internal control systems (e.g. SOX, ICFR)At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.---We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.---Learn more about our total rewards at .As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. -Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.---RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, .At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Compensation Range: $148,400 - $324,500Individuals -selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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